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barrett's #166 - Solved - Alfa Romeo Alfasud prototype c.1968-70
« on: June 19, 2011, 10:42:02 AM »
What is this and from when does it date?
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Re: barrett's #166
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2011, 12:56:25 PM »
Alfasud prototype, built in 1970.
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Re: barrett's #166
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2011, 01:07:04 PM »
I have a slightly earlier date but I'm not sure.... Locked for you to either come up with what I have, or show some proof that it does in fact date from 1970. I'm happy to be proved wrong on this as my information comes from the internet so is definitely not 100% reliable!
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Re: barrett's #166
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2011, 02:55:17 PM »
In November 1968, the first prototype was ready and tried by Hruska. The first picture I remember was published in late 1970 (on an Italian road). My source says 1970, but it is possible the winter tests ran from 1969 until 1971.
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Re: barrett's #166
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2011, 03:11:10 PM »
Well I have 1968 but it is possible that it actually dates from 1969. I've awarded you the point as you obviously know the car, which now makes you an expert!

Congratulations, I look forward to seeing you post some new puzzles of your own!
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Re: barrett's #166 - Solved - Alfa Romeo Alfasud prototype c.1968-70
« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2011, 06:01:09 AM »
@Siata1:

Congratulations! You've become an Expert now!

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Ubb109 Alfa Romeo Alfasud prototype 1971
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2013, 05:49:59 PM »
Easy point : what is this car and from when ?
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Re: Ubb109
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2013, 06:07:44 PM »
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Re: Ubb109
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2013, 08:43:57 PM »
Its an Alfa Romeo Alfasud disguised prototype /test mule undergoing winter testing (probably in Sweden)
Probably around 1969/1970.
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Re: Ubb109
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2013, 03:53:47 AM »
Yes, that's it but it is a bit younger than 1970. Locked to come up with the right year
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Re: Ubb109
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2013, 09:12:52 AM »
The Alfasud came out as a production car in 1971 so I will say 1968.
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Re: Ubb109
« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2013, 10:03:16 AM »
Although English is not my native language, younger means less old then 1969/1970... so with 1968 you are going the wrong way  ;)
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Re: Ubb109
« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2013, 11:15:32 AM »
1971 then.
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Re: Ubb109
« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2013, 12:25:02 PM »
Yep, a point for you !
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Re: Ubb109 Alfa Romeo Alfasud prototype 1971
« Reply #14 on: April 08, 2014, 10:22:55 AM »
Another picture:

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Re: Ubb109 Alfa Romeo Alfasud prototype 1971
« Reply #15 on: April 13, 2015, 10:02:22 AM »
And a rear view:

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Re: barrett's #166 - Solved - Alfa Romeo Alfasud prototype c.1968-70
« Reply #16 on: April 13, 2015, 10:04:20 AM »
Merged.
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